Johnny Depp has publicly acknowledged Lily-Rose's final decision: she wants to be an actress. The actor has confessed that he has accepted this reality with a mix of pride and concern. After years of keeping somewhat on the sidelines, he has finally accepted that his daughter has chosen this path out of her own conviction.
In a recent interview with The Times, Depp reflected on the years he spent in the south of France with his ex, Vanessa Paradis. Their children grew up there, far from the Hollywood spotlight, in a calmer and more artistic environment. That period has remained etched as an emotional refuge that now contrasts with the present.
Lily-Rose, now 26 years old, has already starred in several projects, such as The Idol or the new version of Nosferatu, which received praise from critics. Johnny Depp has said he feels proud, even when the media exposure has been intense, as happened with the explicit scenes in the series. However, he has also admitted that this was not the future he had initially desired for her.
Johnny Depp warns about the price of fame, but respects Lily-Rose's decision
Throughout the interview, Depp shared a piece of advice he repeats to those who ask him how to enter the industry. "Don't do it," he says bluntly, recalling how much it has cost him to keep his authenticity in such a volatile environment. His warning doesn't come from pessimism, but from the experience he has accumulated over more than four decades under the spotlight.
Despite his warnings, Johnny has revealed that he hasn't stood in the way of his daughter's decision: "Go for it. But don't let anyone choose for you," he says. In the end, he acknowledges that Lily-Rose has taken her own path, and that, although it unsettles him, also moves him.
Johnny Depp tried, but Lily-Rose is clear about her destiny
Depp has also reflected on his complicated relationship with fame. He says he hardly goes out in public because his presence attracts attention he doesn't want. "I'm still not used to it and I'm glad for that," he states, as if keeping that discomfort is his way of staying grounded.
Lily-Rose's decision to follow in her parents' footsteps in the world of cinema hasn't been improvised, but carefully considered. Johnny Depp has finally acknowledged it: his daughter has inherited the vocation, but also the strength to chart her own destiny. Although the path is difficult, the door is open and the decision has been made.